When you register on the Forum, your account requires to be approved by an admin before you will be able to post.
In order to try and keep the Forum a safe place for BCSS Members and other cacti and succulent enthusiasts of all ages, everyone who registers is checked. If you are a BCSS Member and include your membership number, this is easy, because we can just look you up in the database. If you are not a BCSS Member, then we rely on the data you provide. If we can't find any traces by a brief online search, your account will be placed "on hold" until you get in touch with us by email and ask for Forum account approval.

If you registered a while back and still haven't been approved, please drop an email to forum@bcss(etc) using the same email account you put in your Forum registration, giving your name, the Forum username you selected, and a sentence about your interest in cacti and succulents.

Mammillaria guelzowiana

For the discussion of topics related to the conservation, cultivation, propagation and exhibition of cacti & other succulents.
Forum rules
For the discussion of topics related to the conservation, cultivation, propagation, exhibition & science of cacti & other succulents only.

Please respect all forum members opinions and if you can't make a civil reply, don't reply!
Post Reply
SimonT
Registered Guest
Posts: 337
https://www.behance.net/kuchnie-warszawa
Joined: 28 Dec 2020
Branch: None
Country: uk
Role within the BCSS: Member

Re: Mammillaria guelzowiana

Post by SimonT »

Its the hooked spines that I find tricky. I hooked my poor plant on my jumper last week and pulled it right out of the pot.
I hope it will still manage a flower or two...
Top
User avatar
el48tel
BCSS Member
Posts: 5988
Joined: 04 Aug 2018
Branch: LEEDS
Country: UK
Role within the BCSS: Member
Location: Leeds

Re: Mammillaria guelzowiana

Post by el48tel »

It's when the spines remaining in your fingers become septic ....
Endeavouring to grow Aylostera, Echinocereus, Echinopsis, Gymnocalycium, Matucana, Rebutia, and Sulcorebutia. Fallen out of love with Lithops and aggravated by Aeoniums.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs. Recently discovered gorgeous Gasteria.
Top
User avatar
DaveW
BCSS Member
Posts: 8261
Joined: 08 Jul 2007
Branch: NOTTINGHAM
Country: UK
Role within the BCSS: Branch President
Location: Nottingham

Re: Mammillaria guelzowiana

Post by DaveW »

Had around three over the years. Maybe they stay wet too long when they are re-potted into larger pots or pans with more compost? Also my conditions may be a bit too cold for them in winter. Not all cacti have long lifespans though, some regularly regenerate from seed in habitat.

guelzowiana.jpg
Nottingham Branch BCSS. Joined the then NCSS in 1961, Membership number 11944. Cactus only collection.
Top
User avatar
el48tel
BCSS Member
Posts: 5988
Joined: 04 Aug 2018
Branch: LEEDS
Country: UK
Role within the BCSS: Member
Location: Leeds

Re: Mammillaria guelzowiana

Post by el48tel »

Had a few other mamms fail me .... larger pots again. Think I'm going to stick with pots which are too small
Endeavouring to grow Aylostera, Echinocereus, Echinopsis, Gymnocalycium, Matucana, Rebutia, and Sulcorebutia. Fallen out of love with Lithops and aggravated by Aeoniums.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs. Recently discovered gorgeous Gasteria.
Top
Post Reply

Return to “The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum”